Windfarm Support Vessels

Keel Marine Ltd in conjunction with East Coast Charters Ltd is developing the designs for a fleet of various sized support catamarans for use in maintaining the growing number of offshore windfarm fields.

The design incorporates a double chine hull form that offers great stability at high speeds with the combination of a high deck load capability.

All interior spaces have been designed with the passengers’ comfort and ride given the highest priority, in order to provide a safe relaxed environment with excellent working facilities.

All vessels are designed to DNV 1A1 HSLC R2 Wind Farm Service 2 class and UK MCA Category 2 flag.

Current completed designs have the following specifications:

18 m Windfarm Support Vessel

21 m Windfarm Support Vessel

Length Over All

18m

21.2m

Length BP

16.25m

19.45m

Breadth

7.5m

7.5m

Fuel Capacity

6000 Ltrs

6000 Ltrs

Cargo Capacity

10,000 Ltrs

10,000 Ltrs

Max Speed

27 knts

28 knts

Passenger complement

12 Persons

12 Persons

The 21m vessel has the capacity for either two 10” ISO containers or a crew transfer system to be located on the foredeck in front of the wheelhouse without impinging visibility.

The all-aluminium construction can be delivered in kit form to ease with construction times and costing.